I want to thank the cinema so much for making my movie night a huge success. The whole movie experience was fun! The place was huge and soundproof! I also appreciated your ticket staffs knowledge and helpfulness in making my experience worthy!

My new favorite theater. I cant believe it took me 5 years to make it here but now I cant wait to come back. Nice and clean. Friendly staff and awesome films selections. Looking forward to the really cool classic films that will be screening this summer. We just watched a Buster Keaton classic this Saturday accompanied by an organist. What an experience. I highly recommend this theater...its more than movies it an event.

A nice place to see a flick. Theater was very comfortable and there is a bar/restaurant right there inside for you to enjoy! They also are conveniently located to other restaurants and the metro. What else do you need on a date night?

Had a great time with great friends watching Epic Home Haunts and panel. Looks like the theatre has a lot of other fun movies. We will be back.

The last movie we watched here was last month. We always choose this cinema whenever we wanted to watch a movie. We loved the atmosphere here, and they are not too cold! Their reclining seats were very clean and comfortable. They also offer a snack corner to munch while watching the movie. We had their hot dog and popcorn, and it was the best!

Seriously, one of the places that helps to keep me sane while living in OC. This independent cinema is totally unpretentious, and with a brilliant and curious selection of films. Movies at this theatre can skew towards horror at some times, but there are other types of films, both classic and modern, shown here. Definitely a gem.

What a gem in the city! Went here for the Grease Sing-A-long and was pleasantly surprised. I thought it was going to be a regular run down theatre but right a as I walked in I was taken by the vintage architecture as well as its grandness. So ornate and pretty....felt like I was a little back in time.

Great place to see All Kinds of Movies, past member then it closed. I like it when actors came in person to meet and greet. Q and A in the theater.

We were intrigued as to the approach taken to the famous story of Anastasia. What was presented was a exuberant and highly entertaining take on the most famous child of the last Czar.The production was excellent resulting in brilliant sets that segued seamlessly from one location to the next. Colorful throughout, the players were marvelous with most engaging characters.

This was recommended by a friend, and I am so grateful it was. Not-for-profit organization that is serviced by volunteers and provides all sorts of entertainment; art films to blockbusters, it is worth visiting because you will find something appealing and support the cause. In addition, they also host some fun events: Horror Marathons to Rocky Horror Night.

The theater employees were professional and helpful. The temperature in the theater was comfortable. We’ve enjoyed many performances at the The Frida Cinema, and this one (“Wicked”) was no exception. The combination of a great show at a stunningly beautiful venue pretty much ensures a wonderful experience!

Great theater to support independent films. Pricing is very competitive. There is a parking structure behind, but they do charge. Frida does a fantastic job of exhibiting horror genre movies throughout the year. Highly recommended!

Great little old school cinema. Has a LOT of charm, but could use some modernization. This little gem is a non-profit that showcases indie, classic and first-run films.

Small (only two theaters), home-y theater with a lot of character. Went to see the Violet Evergreen movie there. They put on a lot of cool movie events like live musical quartet for various things like anime, video games, etc. Would highly recommend checking it out.

Great theater, I attended an autograph book signing for Don Coscarelli and they showed Phantasm. It was an awesome q&a with the writer and director, Don Coscarelli and with Reggie Banister.

The Frida plays the best movies youve probably never seen before, or the movies you fondly remember! The classics, the indies, the movies that changed your life! Its small but personal. The staff is the best, super friendly, they love movies and you can tell!

I went there to see The Big Lebowski. The service was great, the theater was amazing! I love the vibe the theater gives off.

Its a cute and small, old school theater with friendly staff and plays old school and unique movies and only two theater rooms. However, they dont sell much in terms of food, and there is that odd smell when you walk in. Its not enough to deter you, but its just there. No clue what it is.

Very cute arthouse theater. All the employees and volunteers are super nice. It is a great experience, just dont expect it to be super fancy since it is a nonprofit. However, it is great to support the theaters that show movies for the sake of art rather than profit.

Friday night Rocky Horror w/ KAOS performing live was great. Brought back great memories of going to the midnight shows at Balboa

The Frida Cinema is a great spot right in the heart of old town Santa Ana. Two theaters and a great selection of newer and classic film. The staff is friendly and their concessions counter has yummy popcorn and other snacks.

Came here to see Promare, was awesome. Also happy to see October will be filled with awesome classics.This is a non-profit cinema that has volunteers, so dont forget to donate what you can.Always look up on the website for marathons they might be running, definitely will come back for future movies/marathons.

Cool art house cinema in historic downtown Santa Ana with 2 hour free parking in the multistorey behind.Best place to see those hard to find films without driving up to the LA area.

Loved it! We visited while on vacation and caught the Wizard of Gore (one of my favs). Good beer selection, friendly staff, and a comfortable old school theater atmosphere. Their schedule of movies is what drew us in. Always something awesome showing!

The Frida is a great art house theater, helping to revitalize part of Santa Ana. With connections to local businesses, fundraisers, charity events, film festivals, artists of all types, Q&A sessions with actors and directors, this theater keeps moving the bar higher. Executive Director Logan Crow is in his element running the Frida. Stop by and say hi, catch a performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and enjoy supporting the arts as often as you can.

I love the Frida - great programming, awesome staff and amazing events!

Nice little theater. Theres a parking garage behind the theater, which is convenient. Great place to see classic movies or special engagements. I went to see a documentary on the 80s Bay area thrash metal scene called Murder in the Front Row. Ill most likely be back to see some classic movies.

I love that this place plays less known movies. Its got a great vibe. They offer tickets online which I recommend since I arrived and they were sold out/full house.

The only theatre i go to for classic, arthouse and horror movies. Some of the best movie events ive been to and one of the greatest rocky horror shadowcasts around. Perfect place for any movie lover!

This independent movie theater has great vibes. The employees are all volunteers and love being there!

Saw The Room here. It was such a great and interactive crowd. I Ioved supporting this nonprofit theater.

A fantastic art house cinema. Operating as a nonprofit, and dedicated to provide a rich movie environment for the community.

Classic indie theater vibe. You know its legit when the marque poles are out

Great little independent theatre. Nothing fancy but intiment setting, great staff, and great selection of films.

Its a old theatre with a stage. I understand they still do The Rocky Horror Show there. The seat are rocking chairs.

I go for all my horror movie needs. Tons of indie stuff. They also run tons of awesome events and Rocky Horror. Definitely a great place to be any night of the week.

Old school theater, no frills, no fuss, no reserved seating; just like the good ol days! They play a great selection of movies most people will appreciate. They have beer on tap which is a plus! However, TFC, you need to check your kegs and thermostats for them... I was there on Friday night 11/22, the beer was warm and sour. Thats bad for business... fix this and youre solid!

A hidden gem and one of Americas coolest cinemas.

Had an awesome experience watching Harry Potter. Love The Frida!

Check it out if you are at all a fan of movies. You wont be disappointed.

Love this theater. Only wish I lived closer so I could attend more often, the hour drive is still worth it when they have amazing events like the Watchmen anniversary with a Q&A from David FREAKIN Hayter! My very first visit they even waited to start the movie until everyone in the lobby got their snacks and found seats, I was blown away at how cool that was. Keep up the good work Frida, you are what all independent theaters should strive to be!

Cool indie film theater for the artsy crowds. Lots of other indie retail businesses and eateries on the same street to choose from too. Best for the creatives.

Small awesome theater. 2 screens. Orange Countys only non-profit movie theater.

Just remember that its an art house type theater. You are not going to get premium recliner seating or mind blowing picture, instead you get a nostalgic experience, with cool quirky touches. They have all types of unique experiences, so keep an eye on their website. They recently had a cartoon block party, where you can dress in pajamas and eat cereal and pancakes! Where else can u find that!?

I find it difficult not to come to the Frida on a weekly basis. There is always at least one if not several amazing movies playing. You wont find reclining seats or the latest blockbuster films playing here, but what you will find are classic and indie films, and a staff that loves great movies, and its likely someone will come out to talk to the audience briefly before your movie begins to talk about the film and upcoming films. This is my kind of theater, the kind that leaves me nostalgic, thoughtful, and/or delighted.

Frida Cinema never lets you down! Its easily my favorite movie theater in orange on account of the breadth of films they show here. Not only that, but theyre also an independent non-profit movie theater that supports the arts!I love going there and intend to continue doing so throughout my time in Orange County.

Very cool vintage theater in Santa Ana. I adored the way the seats were arranged. The leg room was more than adequate. Anyone would enjoy the vintage feeling of this theater.

Awesome theater that show great old movies, awesome independent and arthouse movies. A real love for film is felt here

Great place for a classic experience. Wedding and party venues are available also.

This place takes you back in time its an awesome movie theater and its a great place to see those movies you cant see anywhere else really, or those movies that he grew up to is it remind you of the time when you saw them I love this place on will always be a supporter and fan

One of the best movie theaters Ive ever been too. Volunteers are awesome.

Small but great theater... and they serve beer!

Great place to see classic movies and current indie films that never make it to the big chain theaters.

Love watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show there!

Its old and smells funny. They need to remodel the inside specially the chairs. It looks more like a theater. I went to see the movie trafficked and they had a panel after the movie to talk about how is happening alot more.

Love love love this place. Great place to go when they have those select theater openings. This is one of the few Archie Cinemas that show those films in this area. They always got something new exciting and fun to watch. The staff is friendly knowledgeable and fun. Have questions about film? One of the many volunteers can probably give you an answer.

Lovely, cozy indie cinema with eclectic programming for fans plus lots of fun themed nights.

Its a nice small theater. They show niche films like the anime movie Promare. It seems to have two movie screens. The seats are newer and definitely better than most standard seats such as at the El Capitan. No assigned seating unfortunately. But if youre a fan of classic horror and niche films(E. G. Dracula or Tommy Wiseaus The Room), its a nice spot to see films youd normally watch on DVD in a theater setting with friends.

Fun theatre that plays new and old movies

Its a great little 2 screen theater in downtown santa ana that shows some amazing movies...from indies to classics and everything in between, its highly recommended! :)

This theater smells dirty and the seats are cramped. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Hocus pocus took my wife to see she loved it

Staff was friendly and helpful, popcorn and nachos were okay. Theres not enough sound insulation at the entrance, so I could faintly hear people talking outside in the lobby. Its only really noticeable during quiet parts of the movie

Great movies, great experience. Love this theater!

Classic old theater with an Amazing Staff!! They carefully curate an awesome choice of movies, old and new, for all age groups. Their special events are Fantastic, they put a lot of time and effort into planning events and theyre Great. I cant say enough good about this amazing movie house!!

The work theyre doing here is excellent. Its a wonderful place to see some older films that you might not be able to see in a theatre anywhere else. And they have a lovely mural in progress featuring many of the films theyve shown there.

Had a great time with my husband and daughter watching The Rocky Horror Show, the shadow cast were amazing and fun. Hadnt seen it since I was a senior in high school, and that was a looonnnngg time ago. The murals on some of the building exterior walls are exquisite. The area around the Frieda Cinema (downtown santa ana, I think) is quite nice and geared toward people being together whether they were shopping, eating or catching up with friends and felt much like Barcelona Spain where we just spent several weeks.

Love this place. They show great movies and have amazing snacks. Go support this local cinema :)

Saw a silent film here with live band to play the sound track to the main characters and the film overall. I think one cant appreciate cinema fully until you experience it as it was in its infancy. Places like this keep history alive.

My new favorite theater! Such a friendly atmosphere and the staff is super friendly too. I’ve only been twice after discovering this gem about a week ago. I can’t wait to come back and view more movies here.

The Frida is an absolute blast of an arthouse cinema that NEEDS to be experienced by anyone who loves film!

Great place! Awesome popcorn!

Nice little community theater. A bit old, but thats to be expected. $10 tickets is a bit more than I expect for old films, but I had a good time.

Amazing movie theater! Attended an event here and the tickets were cheap, restrooms were clean, and service exceeded my expectations for a little theater in Santa Ana. They show older films and is perfect for a night out.

Best art house cinema in OC, always amazing selection of film, friendly staff, small and cozy it feels like going over to a friends house love coming here!

Fantastic art house with a curation like no other. If you see a movie they are playing and have never heard of it, just go see it. Chances are youll love it. Seriously, very good curation and events. All in all a great communal experience and unique time to be had in Santa ana.

Amazing films, comfy chairs, and fun and friendly staff!

Parking here is pretty limited and the area is kinda sketchy, but the theater itself is nice. The staff are very helpful and patient, and the movies shown are niche, but still enjoyable for everyone. The theater itself is very clean, the aisles are wide and the seats are comfortable. The only complaint I have is the lack of variety on concessions. Cant wait to visit again.

Great place for unique films, friendly staff.

Very old theater but clean, kept up and a good place to see a movie

I really dig all the events they have here. A variety of super entertaining showings and its great to bring friends too!

Theater is awesome. Recently updated the seats. My family and I love attending screenings here of older movies. Reminds me of the theaters I would go to when I was kid. Friendly staff and a great movie going experience. Great pricing and easy to get to. They also serve beer and wine. Please support

Cool place for classic movies. Saw Clockwork Orange here. Not in a great area though so keep your eyes peeled and dont hang out too late.

The venue is nice and fairly priced for a arthouse theater. The only thing that bugs me is that they dont show a lot more lesser know foreign films. Stuff that may not sell tickets but would be really cool to see on the big screen. Hopefully they never get shut down though. It would be sad to see a theater like this close due to not being able to afford the space they are housed in.

Great theater with a great community! Theres are always great movies being played here.

My son premiered his first movie here.

I always have an amazing experience here. A great selection of true classics that youll never find anywhere else. Incredible staff members too.

Great eclectic little theater, perfect for private showings, meetings, meetups and small shows.

Always an amazing experience. Theyre hands down the best theater in Orange County. Highly recommended

Awesome theater with awesome shows and cast. Area around it has an amazing nightlife as well, making it a great late night spot.

Nothing rotten... no foul oder .. kind of fancy why lie.. TASTY BEER!! one for me one for him! ENGLAND is mine.

Cool little independent theater! Had a great time. Oh and BEER!

Great place to see older or off the beaten path movies, from Casablanca to Buckaroo Banzai. Always friendly volunteers working there that share a passion for film.

Very roomy, great prices, classic cinema experience overall.

Nice community movie theater with a good variety of shows

Love this place they always have one of a kind events and guests. I attended their tribute to Selena two years ago. Most recently I attended the Dolores Huerta event and was able to meet Dolores and her son. The documentary based on her life was/is amazing Im so glad they played it here!

Wish this place got more publicity! And I wish I could make it to more of their events. Free screenings, art shows, and performances. My friends band played here one night in one of the rooms, and they used the movie screen to project a light show as they played. Really cool. The lobby also had some local artists work on the wall which was cool to look at. Seriously such a cool place!

Humble theater in Downtown Santa Ana. I came for a special screening of a limited release movie and was pleased with the theater itself. The lobby could use a little lighting to complement the wonderful decor. Ticket register can be confusing when there are a lot of people coming in, but its mostly alright.I give it 4* out of the 5 because these are mistakes that can improve the atmosphere and the experience of going to a non-franchised movie theater with its own personality. Nevertheless, visit this theater as it will be worth your while!

Nice little art house theater. Concession stand is reasonable, and they give you normal sized popcorn not ginormous buckets. They have a very nice section of movies always.

Its rare to find such an urban cultural experience in Orange County.